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Anaheim Ducks

Ducks Coaching Search Update: Woodcroft, Carle, Quenneville, Sullivan
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After a rough 2024-25 campaign where they missed the playoffs, the Anaheim Ducks decided to fire Greg Cronin and began their search for a new bench boss. As they continue to look for a new head coach, Pierre Lebrun provided an update on their wide search. Hearing Ducks have interviewed Jay Woodcroft. Also hear Ducks GM Pat Verbeek recently met with David Carle. Believe Anaheim has also made contact with Mike Sullivan. As reported by others, Joel Quenneville will soon get a second interview. Other names in mix. Wide search by Ducks — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 1, 2025 Jay…

3 NHL Teams That Make Sense for Lou Lamoriello to Join
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Lou Lamoriello is 82 years old, and at that age, it’s easy to think that his days as a general manager (GM) in the NHL are done. At least that’s how it feels right now, a week removed from being fired. However, the further removed he is from the New York Islanders, the more intriguing a candidate he becomes, and teams will look at his complete track record and not his recent history to consider him as their GM. Related: The Rise & Fall of Lou Lamoriello as Islanders GM The catch is that not every team is a fit…

NHL Rumors: Byram, Sabres, Quenneville, Ducks, Flames
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Buffalo Sabres leaning more toward signing or trading defenseman Bowen Byram? He wants to stay, but is that the right move for the team? Meanwhile, are the Anaheim Ducks about to sign Joel Quenneville as their next head coach? There is speculation that the team may have already offered him their head coaching position. Finally, will the Calgary Flames make a big splash in free agency or stick with their own players? Bowen Byram Hopes to Stay in Buffalo, but Trade Rumors Loom Defenseman Bowen Byram has made it clear he wants to…

Calgary Flames

Insider Believes Flames Could Offer Sheet Talented Sabres Forward
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The Calgary Flames would benefit from adding a few more young forwards to their organization, and they may try to find one in an unconventional way this offseason. Though the Flames have some great young prospects, adding more to the mix would help speed up an already promising retooling effort. Related: 10 Thoughts on Calgary Flames’ 2024-25 Season The Flames not only have a ton of cap space but also a surplus of draft picks, meaning that if they wanted, they could get in on some offer sheet action this offseason. They considered it last year, with reports suggesting they…

Calgary Flames 2024-25 Regular Season Awards
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The Calgary Flames failed to make the playoffs this season, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. Though this team struggled to put the puck in the net over the course of the 2024-25 campaign, that was more of a result of a lack of personnel rather than individuals struggling. If anything, this team overachieved in a massive way and deserves plenty of credit. Related: 10 Thoughts on Calgary Flames’ 2024-25 Season Though the players are undoubtedly frustrated by missing out on the playoffs by such a narrow margin, there is plenty of be proud of for both them…

NHL Rumors: Byram, Sabres, Quenneville, Ducks, Flames
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Buffalo Sabres leaning more toward signing or trading defenseman Bowen Byram? He wants to stay, but is that the right move for the team? Meanwhile, are the Anaheim Ducks about to sign Joel Quenneville as their next head coach? There is speculation that the team may have already offered him their head coaching position. Finally, will the Calgary Flames make a big splash in free agency or stick with their own players? Bowen Byram Hopes to Stay in Buffalo, but Trade Rumors Loom Defenseman Bowen Byram has made it clear he wants to…

Edmonton Oilers

Projected Lineups for the Kings vs. Oilers– 05/01/25
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The Los Angeles Kings meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place for Game 6 of their Round 1 matchup this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others KINGS (2P) at OILERS (3P) Western Conference First Round, Game 6 10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, ESPN, FDSNW Edmonton leads best-of-7 series 3-2 Kings Projected LineupAndrei Kuzmenko — Anze Kopitar — Adrian KempeWarren Foegele — Phillip Danault — Trevor MooreKevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Alex LaferriereJeff Malott — Samuel Helenius — Alex Turcotte Mikey Anderson — Drew DoughtyJoel Edmundson — Brandt ClarkeJordan Spence…

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl Named Finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy
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Edmonton Oilers’ superstar forward Leon Draisaitl is a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, alongside Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. This trophy is awarded annually “to the NHL player voted most valuable to his team” as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Draisaitl had an incredible season, scoring 52 goals to win his first Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy. He ran away with the goal-scoring race, recording seven more goals than the player behind him, despite missing 11 games due to injury. He was also tied for third in points,…

Oilers’ McFarlane Jersey Remains Divisive 23 Years Later
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*This was originally published in Oct. 2021 Oct. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third jersey. Designed by legendary comic book artist and writer Todd McFarlane, it was unveiled on Oct. 26, 2001, and the team wore it for the first time the next evening when they beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Hockey Night in Canada in Edmonton. As you might expect from the man who created Spawn, the design was like something from another planet, one that was far, far away from Edmonton. Mostly navy with silver and white and featuring a lace-up collar,…

Los Angeles Kings

Projected Lineups for the Kings vs. Oilers– 05/01/25
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The Los Angeles Kings meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place for Game 6 of their Round 1 matchup this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others KINGS (2P) at OILERS (3P) Western Conference First Round, Game 6 10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, ESPN, FDSNW Edmonton leads best-of-7 series 3-2 Kings Projected LineupAndrei Kuzmenko — Anze Kopitar — Adrian KempeWarren Foegele — Phillip Danault — Trevor MooreKevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Alex LaferriereJeff Malott — Samuel Helenius — Alex Turcotte Mikey Anderson — Drew DoughtyJoel Edmundson — Brandt ClarkeJordan Spence…

Kings’ Coach Jim Hiller Single-Handedly Blowing Series Versus the Oilers
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It appeared as though it was finally the LA Kings’ year. After losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, the Kings were able to take a 2-0 series lead on home ice and were in the driver’s seat with things set to return to Edmonton. Related: 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub Despite the odds being heavily in their favor, they are now just one game away from elimination, as the Oilers not only won both games back in Edmonton but were also able to pick up…

Oilers Defeat Kings 3-1 in Game 5
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Game 5 of the first round playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings moved back to Crypto.com Arena where the Kings are undefeated so far in the playoffs, with wins in Games 1 and 2. The Oilers came into the game after two come-from-behind wins in Games 3 and 4 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The Kings had the Koreatown Senior Citizens play their harmonicas for the United States national anthem once again, as the Kings are undefeated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs when the group has played the national anthem. The gesture by the Kings is…

San Jose Sharks

Today in Hockey History: April 30
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April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had to offer. Steve Smith’s Unforgettable Gaffe Steve Smith played in 804 NHL games on the blue line for the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Calgary Flames, scoring 375 points. He was a three-time Stanley Cup winner with 134 games of playoff experience and was as steady as you could be…

Today in Hockey History: April 29
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If you are a fan of a good Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, then April 29 is the day for you. This date in National Hockey League history has supplied us with a ton of drama. Let’s take our daily trip back in time and enjoy all the great moments this date has had to offer. You’ve Got to Love Those Game 7s On April 29, 1978, Lanny McDonald struck in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. The win was the…

Today in Hockey History: April 28
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This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the greatest blueliners in National Hockey League history is celebrating his 53rd trip around the sun today. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take us on a journey through the decades to relive all the best moments April 28 has given us. Goalie Power On April 28, 1970, Jacques Plante recorded his 14th and final career postseason shutout. He led the way in the St. Louis Blues’…

Seattle Kraken

Today in Hockey History: April 30
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April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had to offer. Steve Smith’s Unforgettable Gaffe Steve Smith played in 804 NHL games on the blue line for the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Calgary Flames, scoring 375 points. He was a three-time Stanley Cup winner with 134 games of playoff experience and was as steady as you could be…

3 Takeaways From the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ First Round Sweep of the Calgary Wranglers
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The Calder Cup Playoffs are underway for the American Hockey League (AHL). These run differently than the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as only some of the teams participate in the first round, and the teams that clinched the top spot for their division get a bye for the first round. For a third straight season, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are making their push for the Calder Cup. Although the Firebirds had a great performance throughout the regular season to take them to the playoffs, they did not earn themselves a bye. They faced off against the Calgary Wranglers in a First…

Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi is the KHL Top Rookie in the Playoffs’ 2nd Round
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Seattle Kraken goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi, playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa, has been named Best Rookie in a Playoff Series in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) following an excellent performance in the second-round series against Spartak Moscow. The 21-year-old goaltender stepped up when it mattered most, taking over the starting role from veteran Alexander Samonov and leading his team to a hard-fought seven-game series win. Vyazovoi appeared in four games, winning three, and faced 136 shots — an average of 34 per night — while posting a 92.65 save percentage and a 2.36 goals-against average. In a do-or-die Game 6,…

Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Tocchet Leaving Canucks for Flyers
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Rick Tocchet may ultimately coach the Philadelphia Flyers. Still, reports are surfacing that his decision to leave the Vancouver Canucks was not related to him already having the gig in Philadelphia. Tocchet himself said he doesn’t know what’s next for him in his hockey journey and reports are out there that his decision to leave Vancouver was about the Canucks and nothing else. “I’m choosing to move on from the Vancouver Canucks,” Tocchet said in a statement. “Family is a priority, and with my contract lapsing, this becomes the opportune time. While I don’t know where I’m headed or exactly how this…

Canucks: 6 Coaching Candidates to Replace Rick Tocchet
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The Vancouver Canucks have been added to the list of teams looking for a new coach after Rick Tocchet chose to gauge the open market and the team announced he would not be returning next season. Several other teams have also made changes to their coaching staff recently, creating plenty of opportunities for previous head coaches to get back into the league or new coaches to earn their first chance in the big league. With the Canucks looking to find a replacement, there are plenty of different options for them. The early belief is that Mike Sullivan, who was fired…

Why Tocchet Left Canucks, Plus Red Wings & Other NHL Rumors
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, why did Rick Tocchet leave the Vancouver Canucks? He gave his reasoning that family was a priority and it was time to explore his options, but is there more to it? And, how will this impact Quinn Hughes? Steve Yzerman held an end-of-season media conference and addressed plans for the Detroit Red Wings. Finally, did the Utah Hockey Club officially decide on their new name? Rick Tocchet Steps Down as Canucks Head Coach, Organization Faces Scrutiny The Vancouver Canucks confirmed Tuesday that Rick Tocchet will not return as head coach for the upcoming season, saying…

Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights 3-2 Win Over Wild Clinches Series in Game 6
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The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights met up for Game 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday, May 1, with the Golden Knights leading the series 3-2. The Wild needed a win to stay alive and force Game 7, while the Golden Knights needed a win to move on to the next round. The Wild had their full roster back after Filip Gustavsson left Game 5 due to illness in the second intermission. The Golden Knights were hit in the scoring department as Pavel Dorofeyev was out of the game and listed as day-to-day.  Related: 3 Takeaways From the…

Projected Lineups for Golden Knights vs Wild – 5/1/25
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The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Minnesota Wild today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (1P) at WILD (WC1) Western Conference First Round, Game 6 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNNO, SCRIPPS, ESPN, TVAS2, SN360 Vegas leads best-of-7 series 3-2 Golden Knights projected lineup William Karlsson — Jack Eichel — Mark StoneBrandon Saad –Tomas Hertl — Victor OlofssonIvan Barbashev — Nicolas Roy — Reilly SmithTanner Pearson — Brett Howden — Keegan Kolesar Noah Hanifin — Alex PietrangeloBrayden McNabb — Shea TheodoreNicolas Hague — Zach Whitecloud Adin HillAkira Schmid Scratched: Alexander Holtz, Ben Hutton, Kaedan Korczak,…

Golden Knights’ Stars Stepped up When They Needed Them Most
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Heading into a pivotal Game 5 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild, the Vegas Golden Knights found themselves in a 2-2 deadlock. But even on a Monday night, T-Mobile Arena buzzed with playoff intensity, and when it mattered most, the biggest names on the ice delivered. Through the series’ first four games against Minnesota, the Golden Knights’ top guns had been unusually quiet. In fact, they only had one assist between the two of Mark Stone and Jack Eichel. In contrast, Minnesota’s dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy looked the part of playoff standouts. Arguably the…